Article II, - Specifically, the Council will:

* Pray together to seek God's will for the parish.

* Establish goals and objectives that will enable the parish to carry out its mission.

* Provide leadership, direction, education, resources and encouragement in accordance with the goals of the parish.

* Identify, support and maximize the gifts and talents of all members of the parish and encourage, develop and train lay ministers with diverse skills.

* Provide an open forum of communication and dialogue among all members of the parish.

Article III, Section 2- Eligibility and Attendance

Any registered, confirmed parishioner 16 years of age or older who worships regularly with the community is eligible for membership. Such a person must be willing to attend an orientation workshop to prepare for ministry on the Council.

Article IV, Section 3- Selection of Members

The names of all eligible nominees will be placed on the altar while the parish prays for guidance and direction from the Holy Spirit. The names of members will be randomly drawn at Sunday Mass by someone appointed by the Pastor.

Meetings - 2^nd Monday of every other month, Sept. - June (unless otherwise noted).

Two meetings a year are designated as open meetings where any parishioner may come and voice their opinions and concerns, as well as attend any other meeting as an observer during the year.


- Excerpted from the St. Joseph Church Pastoral Council By-Laws

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